Centrum Capital promoter pledges shares for fresh loan
Business Match Services (India) Private Limited, a promoter group entity of Centrum Capital Limited, has pledged 23,00,000 equity shares, or 0.47% of the total share capital, to KRChoksey Financial Services Pvt Ltd for a fresh loan. The pledge was created on July 10, 2026, bringing the total encumbered holding of the promoter to 9.06% of the company's share capital. The disclosure was made to the BSE and NSE on July 14, 2026.

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Business Match Services (India) Private Limited has created a pledge on 23,00,000 equity shares held in Centrum Capital to secure a fresh loan facility. The encumbrance, representing 0.47% of the total share capital of the target company, was established on July 10, 2026, in favor of KRChoksey Financial Services Pvt Ltd. The disclosure was reported to the stock exchanges on July 14, 2026, under Regulation 31(1) of the SEBI (Substantial Acquisition of Shares and Takeovers) Regulations, 2011.
The transaction increases the total encumbered holdings of the promoter. Prior to this event, Business Match Services (India) Private Limited held 4,18,15,000 shares as encumbered, accounting for 8.59% of the share capital. With the addition of the newly pledged shares, the post-event encumbered holding has risen to 4,41,15,000 shares, which constitutes 9.06% of the total share capital.
The promoter's overall shareholding in Centrum Capital Limited stands at 13,44,99,041 shares, translating to a 27.63% stake in the company. The shares of Centrum Capital Limited are listed on the Bombay Stock Exchange Ltd and the National Stock Exchange of India Ltd.
Details of Encumbrance
The following table outlines the specific details of the pledge creation and the resulting shareholding structure:
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Target Company | Centrum Capital Limited |
| Promoter / PAC | Business Match Services (India) Private Limited |
| Type of Event | Creation |
| Date of Encumbrance | 10.07.2026 |
| Type of Encumbrance | Creation of Pledge |
| Reason | Creation of Pledge regarding fresh Loan |
| Shares Pledged (No.) | 23,00,000 |
| Shares Pledged (%) | 0.47 |
| Entity in Favor | KRChoksey Financial Services Pvt Ltd |
| Total Encumbered Shares (Post-Event) | 4,41,15,000 |
| Total Encumbered Shares (Post-Event %) | 9.06 |
Historical Stock Returns for Centrum Capital
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -1.58% | -3.67% | +14.02% | -9.34% | -34.54% | -47.51% |
How will the market interpret this increase in pledged shares given the current promoter holding level?
What specific purpose will the fresh loan facility secured by KRChoksey Financial Services fund?
Is there a risk of further margin calls if Centrum Capital's stock price declines significantly?































